Disable Bing Search in Windows 8.1 Search Charm

Bing, the search engine takes a center stage in Windows’s latest upgrade – Windows 8.1. It now powers Windows 8.1’s search. That’s all right but what might infuriate you is that the search engine in Windows 8.1 will also serve up something that most computer users might not like: Ads on your desktop!

It has been learned that there will be a deep linking between both, the advertisements and the search results provided by Bing. The idea of linking is currently at Microsoft’s discretion and I believe, the company will eventually approve the deal when the final version of the preview version is out. Ads will be an integral part of Search in Windows 8.1! Should you wish to disable Bing from Windows 8.1 Search charm, here’s how to do it.

Turn off or Disable Bing Search from Windows 8.1 Search charm

Open the Charms Bar by pressing Windows + C key or if you are using a tablet, swiping in from the right of screen. Then, select ‘Settings’ option. Next, choose ‘Change PC Settings’ option from the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen.

Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a 10-year Microsoft MVP Awardee in Windows (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP. Please read the entire post & the comments first, create a System Restore Point before making any changes to your system & be careful about any 3rd-party offers while installing freeware.